`I had many presumptions about Love is Blind– I thought this show was just “The Bachelor” with a different name, but after watching, I would say I was only partially correct.

Love is Blind started by introducing some random hosts– Nick and Vanessa Lachey– who vaguely explained the plot and what the social experiment entailed. However, these hosts appeared even less than Chris Harrison does on The Bachelor, adding little to the show itself.

Throughout the show, the contestants, who the audience do not completely meet until a couple of episodes in, refer to the dates on the show as an “experiment” because they are testing the variable of sight on the process of falling in love. By not allowing the contestants to see each other during the talking and dating phase of romance, the show attempts to answer the question“is love blind?”

Watching the first episode was a new experience for me, as I am used to the petty drama supplied by Bachelor Nation. However, there was no drama in the first episode and few discrepancies between contestants in the first couple of episodes.
This level of maturity for reality TV was refreshing, but soon grew to be uncomfortable for viewing as relationships became more intimate. Instead of the couples arguing over not opening up to each other, they were discussing how to brace their love for the social world or whether or not their partner would stay if they were to become pregnant – topics that felt too personal for camera crew to be recording.

The show consists of 11 episodes– Meet the contestants and understand how the “experiment” works. Engagement. Engaged couples go on a trip together. Still on vacation together. Leave resort. Move in. Meet parents. Wedding planning. Party with other contestants before weddings. Get married. Analyzing results of “experiment”. I could have done with only three of the episodes– before, during and after would have gotten the same point across without intruding on the new couples as much. Yet, producers deemed it would be beneficial to drag out filming, which caused me to lose interest. Not wanting to watch anymore, it was a struggle to keep the TV on.

Love is Blind was mediocre at best. Just like “The Bachelor”, all contestants were attractive. As I continued to view the show it became harder to stay engaged as the episodes went on. The big question the show takes on– “can love truly be blind?”– will, ultimately it depended on ,the connection and amount of trust between each couple.
If you like subpar reality TV then this is the show for you; if not, don’t waste your time. I would rate “Love is Blind” 3/10 stars. It would not be something I would want to watch again, nor would I be upset if Netflix were to cancel it.